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September 2019

Celebrating 20 years, Toyota says go more places in your 2020 Prius

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(September 4, 2019) PLANO, Texas — When the Toyota Prius launched 20 years ago, it quickly became the definition of hybrid. Twenty years later, the evolution of Prius continued as Toyota introduced the 2019 Prius with available AWD-e, a first in its class. Now, the 2020 Toyota Prius campaign, titled “It’s Unbelievable,” invites consumers to go more places, in more conditions, with the capable and efficient hybrid that started it all.

The remains of a Buick

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This stripped out and rusting 1936 Buick was found in a Texas field of abandoned cars. Because of the styling work of famed General Motors' designer Harley Earl, the 1936 Buick enjoyed a sales resurgance compared to 1935. Buick sold 53,249 units in 1935 increasing to 168,596 in 1936 and 220,346 in 1937. (Photo by Peter Hubbard)


Football to basketball — Nissan ups commitment to college sports

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(September 3, 2019) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Nissan's latest commitment to college athletics is official. Already a staple of college football with its Heisman Trophy partnership, Nissan is now an Official Partner of the NCAA including an Official Corporate Partner of NCAA Men's Basketball and the Final Four.

The NCAA partnership began Sept. 1 — the first day of the NCAA's academic calendar.

Bugatti Chiron breaks 300 mph barrier; world record

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(September 3, 2019) Bugatti is the first manufacturer to break the 300-mile-an-hour barrier. On a test track in Germany, a near production prototype derivative of the hyper sports car Chiron surpassed the magic limit with a speed of 304.773 mph (490.484 km/h). A world record.

BMW introduces exclusive editions of i3 and i8 vehicles

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(September 3, 2019) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.  — BMW has introduced two exclusive editions to its BMW i lineup of electric and PHEV vehicles. The i3s Edition RoadStyle takes the quickest and sportiest i3, the purely electric s model, and adds aggressive Fluid Black paint with exclusive details not available before. Just under 1,000 units of the special edition i3s will be available worldwide.

Volkswagen's electric ID.R sets record on Tianmen Mountain in China

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(September 2, 2019) An extraordinary drive on the limit, with spectacular images and the fifirst record on Tianmen Mountain: Volkswagen has achieved a major milestone with the ID.R in China — one that literally helps drive electromobility to new highs. Romain Dumas completed the 99 tight corners on the Tianmen Mountain road in 7:38.585 minutes — faster than ever before.

Restored McLaren F1 #603 will be unveiled Sept. 6

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(September 2, 2019) LONDON — McLaren Special Operations (MSO) will premiere its recently restored McLaren F1 #063 at the Hampton Court Concours d’Elegance just outside London, England, Sept. 6-8.

Following on from the announcement of the McLaren F1 Certification program at last year’s prestigious event, MSO returns with its newest project. As custodians of the F1 legacy, MSO continues to develop and manufacture parts to ensure that every F1 remains an icon of the road for many years to come.